The European Studies Concentration emphasizes the interdisciplinary study of European cultures and societies. Courses in this Concentration combine history, religion/philosophy, literature, art, political science, and language skills to give you the tools to understand and interpret Europe's past and present.

Within this Concentration the student completes at least three years of a single European language, one semester of introduction to geography, a set of two courses in European history, and eight courses from three "Tracks," "History and Politics of Europe" (Track I), "The Thought and Cultures of Europe" (Track II), and "International Studies" (Track III). Presently, there are several European languages offered at Colorado State University, but other languages could be studied in study abroad programs with approval of your advisor for this major.

European Studies Concentration: (42–61 credits):

A. Complete through the third year of a European language (3–12 credits):

Three years of a single European Language. The courses are: LFRE/LGER/LRUS/or LSPA 105; 107; 200; 201, 300; 301; or substitution with advisor approval.

b) Two History courses at the 200 or 300 level related to Europe
Any upper division course not used in b may be used in Track 1.

D. Complete classes from three Tracks (24 credits):
Include *6 credits minimum from track 1 & 2 AND *3 credits minimum from track 3.
Minimum of 3 different prefix’s.
18 credits must be upper division. Many of these classes have prerequisites that can be found in the course catalog.

F. PRE-REQUISITE'S & ELECTIVES (25–44 credits): 120 TOTAL CREDITS ARE REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. The number of electives you need varies according to your program of study.

Be Aware of this! ---> 42 upper division credits required for graduation, 30 of which must be in residence at CSU or (with prior approval) in a program under CSU jurisdiction. Upper division credits within the Options vary widely depending on choices of Track courses.